Female Novel
Chapter 873
Dorothy thought Everett's way of turning down women was pure gold, and she filed it away forfuture use.
"What?" Stephen was taken aback. "But Austin said you…"
"Mr. Stephen, are you under the impression that I might be single?"
Stephen was speechless.
Without wasting another breath on him, Dorothy spun on her heel and returned to her desk,dismissing him entirely.
A few seconds later, Stephen sulkily walked away.
She wrapped up her workload, and it was nearly time to clock out. Just as she was about to leave,her phone buzzed with a call from Kenneth.
"Dorothy, you off work yet?"
"Almost! What's up?"
"My girlfriend wants to meet you and Karen. And with Karen being heavily pregnant, it's not easy forher, so I was thinking… How about you join us for dinner?"
Kenneth's tone was casual, as if completely wrapped up in the throes of love.
"Another time, perhaps. I've got to swing by West Legal Services."
"Oh, is it about the lawsuit?"
"Kind of."
There was a pause on the line. "Alright then! If you need anything, just give me a ring."
"Sure will."
Hanging up, Dorothy grabbed her purse and left the Lopez Building, hailing a cab straight to WestLegal Services.
Upon entering, she spotted Ephraim chatting with some clients.
Seeing Dorothy, he quickly wrapped up the conversation and headed her way.
"Ms. Sanchez, were you looking for me?"
"Yes," Dorothy nodded. "I was wondering… who will be attending the trial on the other side? WillEverett be there?"
Could she actually see him? After all, this might be her last chance.
"I'm not sure yet. If you want, I can find out who has requested to attend from their side."
"If you inquire, wouldn't the defendant get wind of it?"
She didn't want Everett to know she was keeping tabs on him, but she couldn't just explain that toEphraim! She wasn't sure if Ephraim was in Everett's pocket; after all, he was the lawyer Everetthad found for her.
"Ms. Sanchez, if you tell me why you're asking, I might be able to figure out a better way to handleit."
Dorothy remained silent.
"Like… is there someone you don't want to see in court?"
Dorothy hesitated, then chuckled. "Just curious, that's all."
"Then there's no need to ask. I can't guarantee that the other party won't find out."
"Okay, then don't bother. Thanks anyway, Ephraim! I'm heading out."
After a slight bow to Ephraim, Dorothy left the law firm.
Ephraim watched her sudden arrival and swift departure, baffled.
After a moment's hesitation, he picked up his phone, scrolled through his contacts, and dialed anumber.
"Hello? Mr. Lopez!"
"Yeah." The voice on the other end was cool. "What is it?"novelbin
"Well, Ms. Sanchez just stopped by! She seemed to want to know who will be attending thehearing."
Ephraim waited a few seconds for a response, then continued, "I asked her if there was someoneshe didn't want to meet in court."
"And what did she say?"
"Ms. Sanchez hesitated."
After a long pause, Everett finally spoke in a low voice, "The next time she asks, tell her I won't beattending. She doesn't need to worry about seeing me in court."
"Understood, Mr. Lopez."